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Distinguished Contributions Awards 2017

Students, faculty and staff - the Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning invite your nominations for the 2017 awards for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning. Augsburg annually recognizes individuals or groups that have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment through awards for teaching, scholarship, or service. All faculty (full-time and adjunct) or full-time staff who have been employed at the college for at least three years are eligible for the awards.

See the CTL awards web page for detailed information on the award categories and to access to online nomination form.

http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/awards/

Nominations will be accepted through February 20, 2017.

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WL: Already 975 Sessions Completed; 2 Days Remain

You can still receive help with any writing task -- Tuesday and Wednesday shifts until 6 PM. The lab will reopen on January 17. Here are the hours remaining this semester:

Tuesday: 12:30 - 3:00; 3:30 - 6:00; and 7:30 - 10 PM
Wednesdays: 3:30 - 6:00

Help yourself and help us reach 1,000 this semester alone.

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Visit URGO For Advising On Grad School Apps

Applying to grad school? Come meet with URGO staff for individualized advising on finding and selecting programs, preparing for standardized tests, securing letters of recommendation, and writing application essays. We are here to help you through the process!

To make an appointment you can call the URGO office at 612-330-1446 or email us at urgo@augsburg.edu.

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CTL Grants for Faculty - Apply by Feb. 15, 2017

Applications are now being accepted for the three annual CTL grants. See the calls for proposals below.

Scholarship Grant
http://web.augsburg.edu/ctl/cfp/2017_Scholarship.pdf

Provost's Internationalization Travel Grant
http://web.augsburg.edu/ctl/cfp/2017_Internationalization.pdf

Integrated Course Design Grant
http://web.augsburg.edu/ctl/cfp/2017_ICD.pdf

Deadline for all three: February 15, 2017

See the CTL grants webpage for links to the online application forms: http://inside.augsburg.edu/ctl/grants/grant-applications/

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Scholarship + 2 Paid Internships for First Years

Apply to be a 2017 Kemper Scholar!

The Kemper Scholars Program is designed for first-year students who are pursuing, or intend to pursue, a business-related degree program such as accounting, data science, finance, risk management, economics, statistics, math, computer science, communications, and/or actuarial science. Scholars receive:

*Up to $10,000 yearly scholarship
*2 paid internships:
*1 paid summer internship at a nonprofit in Chicago, learning and living with 25 fellow Kemper Scholars
*1 paid summer internship at one of the many Kemper companies around the US
*Paid trip to annual Kemper Conference in Chicago; 3 summers

Augsburg is one of only 15 liberal arts colleges selected to take part in the Kemper Scholars Program. Go to http://www.jskemper.org/kemper-scholars-program to learn more about this incredible opportunity.

Please set up an appointment with URGO at urgo@augsburg.edu or x1446 to confirm your eligibility if you plan to apply. URGO is available to provide feedback on applications as well if you wish to meet with us before submitting your application.

Applications are due January 31.

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Apply to Off-Campus Summer Research - Wrkshp 1/14

Each year students apply to participate in off-campus summer research programs, where they are paid to conduct research with some of the nation's top academics at universities, labs, or institutes. There are programs designed for students in the sciences and social sciences and they often include a research stipend and housing. These off-campus research opportunities provide students with the chance to meet and work with faculty in their field and to explore possible academic or career routes post-graduation.

Check out URGO's website for a list of off-campus research opportunities and then come to the application workshop below to get individualized advice and feedback on your applications!

Off-Campus Research Application Workshop
Saturday, January 14th, 10-2 @ Sverdrup 201

If you are unable to attend the session but would still like feedback on your applications, please make an appointment with the URGO office at urgo@augsburg.edu or ext. 1446.

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Moodle Help Available

As the end of the semester approaches, the E-Learning team would like to remind faculty that we are available to help you with any questions you might have about the Moodle gradebook, how to import content into your Spring course shells, or any other questions you might have. Please feel free to contact your LFC (Nathan Lind, Christie Mattingly, Eric Strom) or E-Learning Specialist (Bonnie Tensen) for assistance.

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URGO Summer Research Applications Available

Are you looking for a paid summer research opportunity here on campus? URGO applications for 2017 summer research are now available on the URGO website at www.augsburg.edu/urgo. All fields of study welcome!

We have multiple summer opportunities available for students.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
The URGO Summer Research Program is an 11-week, on-campus program where students are funded to conduct research with a faculty mentor. Students receive support throughout the research process from their faculty mentor, a Speaker Series, and weekly seminars with fellow researchers. URGO provides full-time summer researchers (400 hours) with a $4,000 stipend and housing discount while half-time researchers (200 hours) receive a $2,000 stipend. The program runs from May 15th - July 28th.

URGO SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
URGO also provides funding for students to work for a professor as a research assistant on an ongoing research project. This is a 100-hour commitment over the course of the summer and comes with a $1,000 stipend. This is an excellent opportunity to try out research for the first time or focus on a specific aspect of a research project.

Phase 1 of the applications are due February 1st, so start talking with your faculty before break to learn about what research is going on in your department!

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Copy Center Break Hours

During the week of December 19th through the 23rd, the Copy Center will be on break hours as follows.

12/19/2016: 8am to 4pm
12/20/2016: 8am to 4pm
12/21/2016: 8am to 4pm
12/22/2016: 8am to 4pm
12/23/2016: HOLIDAY/CLOSED

More information can be viewed at this link:
http://inside.augsburg.edu/centralservices/about-us/hours-and-locations/

Shipping and Receiving and Mailroom will operate at standard hours and be closed 12/23/2016 for HOLIDAY.

Thank you,
Marco
copyctr@augsburg.edu
612-330-1054

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Thank you from EP!C and a Reminder

The EP!C Peer Health Educators want to thank all of the students who stopped by the table at Late Night Breakfast to sign the following pledge for a safe semester break:

I promise not to drink and drive during break or let any of my friends get behind the wheel impaired.
I will not ride in a car when the driver has been drinking.
I will focus on my driving when behind the wheel and not be distracted by mobile devices, music or my passengers.
I will watch out for my friends, take care of myself and do what I can to have a safe and healthy holiday break!

A good reminder for all of us as we enter the semester/holiday break. Enjoy and be safe!

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Against the Professor Watchlist?

If so, AAUP has provided a way for you to act; here's the note they're circulating:

You've probably heard about the Professor Watchlist, a website that seeks to "expose and document college professors who discriminate against conservative students and advance leftist propaganda in the classroom."

This website poses a clear threat to academic freedom. Over the past century, such lists have been used to harass and intimidate faculty, and have a chilling effect on academic freedom and free speech.

Please join me in signing an open letter to Turning Point USA, the creators of the Watchlist, asking to be added to the list. Let's stand in solidarity with colleagues who have been singled out by this website: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/add-my-name-to-the-professor-watchlist?source=email&

I'll add that colleagues across the political spectrum at Notre Dame (not a hotbed of radicalism) have banded together to defend two of their own: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2016/12/08/a-twist-on-controversial-professor-watchlist-notre-dame-academics-want-their-names-added/?postshare=1401481203685583&tid=ss_fb&utm_term=.cb60c8f2ae56

You don't have to be an AAUP member to participate. Please join me in signing and spread the word.

Doug Green
AAUP Member

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Car2Go is Going Away as of Dec. 30

Augsburg received notice that car2go is stopping service in the Twin Cities as of Dec. 30.

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Enrollment Center

The Enrollment Center will be closing at 3 p.m. this Thursday, December 15.

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Food Service Hours

Einsteins is open from 7:30am-9pm, with the Late Night Menu starting at 7pm.

Nabo is open from 7:30am-8pm, with Hot Food starting at 10am

The Commons is open from 7:30am-7pm
Breakfast 7:30-9:45am
Continental Breakfast 9:45-11am
Lunch 11am-1:30pm
Light Lunch 1:30-4:30pm
Dinner 4:30-7pm

On Thursday, December 15, Einsteins will be closing at 12 pm. On Friday, December 16, all food service locations will be closing at 1:30pm. Over Winter Break, Nabo and The Commons will be closed. Einsteins will be open over break, Monday-Friday from 7:30pm-1:30pm with a Limited Menu. The Commons will reopen on Sunday, January 8, at 5pm for dinner, and normal hours will resume for all locations on Monday, January 9.

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Eat With Neighbors This Week

Campus Kitchen needs some help serving our daily meals with neighbors this week! Multiple shifts available at lunchtime and in the evening. All shifts come with promises of laughter, unexpected events, conversation with neighbors, and a free meal!

Students - take a study break with us! Two lucky volunteers this week will win a jar of our homemade tomatillo sauce!

Faculty and staff - take an office break and use your community service hours to join us! We might be able to find some tomatillo sauce for you, too!

Check the schedule and sign up here: http://ckac.campuskitchens.volunteerhub.com/events/index

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Late Night Breakfast Serves 465

Thanks to A'viands Food Service for Late Night Breakfast - fed 465 students on Dec. 12.

Thanks to food servers Abe Johnson, Ben Denkinger, Rebecca Ganzel, Bob Cowgill, Jacqui deVries, Marc Isaacson, Carrie Noble, and Dianne Detloff; omelet makers Carol Enke and Ted Nielson; and greeters Sarah Griesse, Anthony Wilder, and Gayle Smaller.

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Candle Light Yoga This Week

The Augsburg Mindfulness Club invites all interested students to several additional yoga sessions with Akoni Garcia tonight and this week. Please see the schedule below and come as often as you are able to join in.

Tuesday 12/13, 8 - 9 pm East Commons
Wednesday 12/14, 7 - 8 pm East Commons
Thursday 12/15, 9 - 10 pm OGC 100

Any questions, please feel free to call the CWC office at 612-330-1707.

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Farewell to Matt Ksepka Tomorrow

Please join us in saying a fond farewell to Matt Ksepka tomorrow - Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. in Marshall Room, Christensen Center. Refreshments will be served. Matt has accepted a position as Chief Financial Officer at Totino-Grace High School. His final day will be Thursday, Dec. 15.

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Admissions Christmas & Holiday Open House

Come join the Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Office in celebrating the Christmas and Holiday season! We will be hosting our annual Open House on Thursday, December 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us in the Admissions Suite for great conversation and delicious food and treats. Hope to see you there!

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